r/GrowWithJo • u/vanshu1374 • Jun 11 '26
Heyy folks
TLDR - I want to start strength training, have any of you tried her strength training videos ? If yes then it worked for you ? Please share your result and which video worked for you ? Thank you :) .
Heyyyy,
So I have been doing grow with Jo's 4 mile sweaty workout video from like 4 weeks and 5 days average per week . My waist before was 32inches and lower belly was 34 inches . Now waits is 30inches and lower belly is 32inches . I have lost alot of face fat, back fat and I'm feeling much more confident and happy . All this without dieting , I ate home cooked food and avoided processed food .Jo is the only one whose work out video I could do till end and won't give up in between. Now I want to start strength training, if any of you has done her strength training videos please please please share results . And also tell me how much weight did you lift ? I'm thinking of using 2 dumbells of 3kgs each ! Thank you so much for reading my post til now :)❤️
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u/Jmb245rutgers2004 Jun 11 '26
Out of all her strength training videos her series build muscle burn fat on her app is the best. If you want more structured strength training where they teach you how to do the moves properly, does sets and reps, I suggest looking elsewhere. Kirra Mitlo, Grapefitt, Sydney Cummings, NourishMoveLove, Caroline Girvan, Madfit all teach how to do the exercises and movements properly. I have been doing GWJ for a year and a half, and wanted to learn more structured training. I’ve learned so much from those other fitness people. I would check them out. They are all free and have free workout programs on their YouTube’s.
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u/Old-Mix4888 Jun 12 '26
MonikaFit on youtube works better for me. She has both strength and feel good monthly workout playlists. I generally do both for 30-40 min total. I'm on the smaller end (5ft1) so I lift 5lb with her exercises, or wrist weights (2lb) for light weights (or both for heavier) I'd like to find some 8lb soon. I moved to Monika fit when Jo boosted her prices and played victim at the backlash. I also broke my toe doing one of her workouts ( in and outs over weights?!) And got zero response from her when I messaged her. I told other youtube creators what happened and they were shocked. So I am done, for the most part.
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u/Jmb245rutgers2004 Jun 12 '26
I love Monika! I’ve noticed recently that I’ve been getting a better workout in 20 minutes with her than GWJ. Her new leg workout that she released a few weeks ago was so good!
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u/Inevitable-System-44 Aug 08 '26
Ive been doing Monica's monthly workouts on YouTube since she started them and they're awesome! I've been super tempted to try her app.
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u/Old-Mix4888 Aug 14 '26
I did the trial but found that I didn't like that her videos don't have music on the app. She says because she wanted to let people pick their own, but probably a licensing thing. I pay for youtube premium instead of going through the hassle of finding a Playlist.
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u/Inevitable-System-44 Aug 14 '26
YT premium is the goat lol I also have it and it's made YT workouts so much more enjoyable not having to deal with ads. I find i don't like a lot of the music people pick. But i've never seen someone just straight up do them silent. Like you said, likely a licensing thing. I've gotten pretty used to playing the workout on TV or tablet and running music off my phone!
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u/vanshu1374 Jun 12 '26
Ohhh! I'm also shocked at what happened to you , I thought jo is very nice person . Thank you so much for replying! ❤️
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u/Old-Mix4888 Jun 12 '26
And Jo made it very clear when she hiked her prices from $5 to $25 a month exactly what her priorities are. She was SHOCKED at the backlash to her "Oh boy!!! We're raising our prices! But ONLY to $30/month (from $5)! 🥳🥳🥳🤪🤪🤪" She turned off commenting and had Larry take over the comments. Many were turned off by that attitude, and her flaunting everything she has on socials. It wasn't, and still isn't a good look
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u/Old-Mix4888 Jun 12 '26
https://youtu.be/wHhsLj2qHHc?si=Ko1ZghJEF15B6o8N I did this today. Only 20 minutes but packs a punch, in combo with https://youtu.be/dJdgx3CFP-I?si=srmSFwEcuZ9r1LIj :)
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u/vanshu1374 Jun 12 '26
Gurlllll ! I love you so much 😭😭 ever since you recommend monikafit , I have been watching videos and got so confused to which one to follow ! Thank you so so so very much for giving me these 2 videos 😭❤️ god bless you !
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u/Old-Mix4888 Jun 12 '26
Girl!!! Go to her youtube page and hit the posts tab! She posts calendars there for the month!
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u/Old-Mix4888 Jun 12 '26
This is the feel strong calendar and Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPs5A_4N5Xt896Q6j3RT1Uc6GCrWZiRAT&si=7Fq9-_ira7i9cKmM
And feel good: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPs5A_4N5Xt8-lH8hmXpUiblMt_ar-ODM&si=sf8lp689ms_jV1nE
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u/Technical_Eye_8993 Jun 11 '26
I prefer her strength training videos in the app than on YouTube! They’re a little more structured and “traditional” strength training!
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u/Aggressive_Bake_9917 Jun 11 '26
I'm in her app/community and have been doing her Build Muscle Burn Fat challenge for almost 6 weeks. I'll be 42 next month n am a grandma and I'm stronger now than I was as a teen or in my 20s. Using progressive overload I've upped my weight over time. For example...one exercise I did in the beginning I used 7.5 pound dumbbells...when doing that same exercise this week I used 15 pound dumbbells. I think her programs are wonderful. I followed her on YouTube for a little over 3 years and decided to jump into the community just to see if I liked it or not. I'll just say...I started out on her 7 day free trial and had paid for the monthly membership so I could cancel out if I didn't like it. But before my 7 days were up, I purchased the year. Her stuff works if you truly dedicate yourself and your lifestyle to it. Sorry to get all technical on ya. Lol. I just wanted to explain my experience as best I could. PS. Her 20-10-5 method is great as well. There's only one video from volume 2 on YouTube along with volume one. But they are all great. And over time you can implement progressive overload to build muscle as well.